Personal Information:

- Born January 13, 1951

- Married to Debra Hutchison on August 12, 1972

- Two sons, Jonathan born March 12, 1978

(married to Jennie Foy, August 17, 2002),

and David born June 25, 1980

- Certified Public Accountant (1974), Inactive Status

- Ordained to the Gospel Ministry, January 6, 1991

Education:

- Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Mars Hill College,Mars Hill, NC; 1973

- Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1991

Work Experience:

- Internal Revenue Service (1973-1976)

- Ernst & Ernst (1976-1980)

- Royster, Smith, Shelton & Co., CPAs (1980-1988)

- Pastor, Alton Baptist Church (1990-1991)

- Pastor, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church (1990-1991)

- Pastor, Bethany Lane Baptist Church September 2, 1991 to present